March weather forecast
Bilma, Niger

As Bilma shifts from February to March, the weather continues to warm up. March witnesses a substantial hike in the minimum temperature to 14.5°C (58.1°F) and an impressive maximum temperature of 35.3°C (95.5°F). Despite rising temperatures, Bilma remains parched with no records of rainfall in the month of March. This dry weather paired with an average of 12 hours of daylight makes March a delightful time for desert explorations.

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March in Bilma, transitioning from a tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F) in February to a very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F). Bilma's March nights see a large temperature deviation, with temperatures resting at a low of 14.5°C (58.1°F).

Rainfall

In Bilma, rain does not fall in January through June, October through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Bilma is 10h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Bilma. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours and right after any outdoor activity or swim.